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New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks Statewide Property Title Fraud Alerts
“Our biggest investment, for most of us in life, is our home,” said State Sen. Robert Singer. Continue Reading New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks Statewide Property Title Fraud Alerts
New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks Statewide Property Title Fraud Alerts
“Our biggest investment, for most of us in life, is our home,” said State Sen. Robert Singer. Continue Reading New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks Statewide Property Title Fraud Alerts
Pending Home Sales Down 0.4% in July
Pending home sales during July were down by 0.4% month-over-month but were up 0.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). On a regional basis, pending sales were down in the Northeast and Midwest from June into July, but were up in...
Median Mortgage Payments Down Slightly in July
The national median mortgage payment in July was $2,127, down from $2,172 in June, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). On a year-over-year basis, the sum was down $13, equal to a 0.6% decrease. The national median mortgage payment for...
Houston Astros File Lawsuit to Block Property Taxes on Stadium
The owners of the Houston Astros have filed a lawsuit seeking to exempt the team from having to pay property taxes on their stadium. The Houston Chronicle reports the Astros are trying to avoid property taxes on Daikin Park by claiming Harris County "has no authority...
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Real Estate Agent with Podcast Following Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme
Matthew Motil pleaded guilty to securities fraud and wire fraud on Sept. 5, 2024. Continue Reading Real Estate Agent with Podcast Following Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme
New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
The state’s home prices were up for the 23rd straight month. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties
ByteFederal is also teaming with OPISAS, an international real estate firm, to enable cryptocurrency purchases in Florida by foreign investors. Continue Reading Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties
Existing Home Sales Down, Median Home Price at New High
This marked the 24th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down, Median Home Price at New High
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Mortgage Forbearance Level Inches Up
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance increased 1 basis point to 0.21% last month. Continue Reading Mortgage Forbearance Level Inches Up
Strawberry Fields REIT Buys 6 Kansas Healthcare Facilities for $24 Million
The six facilities are comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility with 354 licensed beds. Continue Reading Strawberry Fields REIT Buys 6 Kansas Healthcare Facilities for $24 Million
KBS Builders Inks $2.1 Million Contract to Build Modules for Vermont Multifamily Apartments
KBS will manufacture 16 modules for the construction of 12 apartments across three buildings. Continue Reading KBS Builders Inks $2.1 Million Contract to Build Modules for Vermont Multifamily Apartments
Virginia Realtor Faces License Loss Over 9-Year-Old Social Media Posting of Bible Verse
“He’s a minister, he runs a nonprofit Christian ministry,” said attorney Michael Sylvester. Continue Reading Virginia Realtor Faces License Loss Over 9-Year-Old Social Media Posting of Bible Verse
CFPB Sues Rocket Homes and Jason Mitchell Group Over Alleged Steering and Illegal Kickbacks
“The accusation that homebuyers paid more when working with Rocket Homes is a lie,” the company said. Continue Reading CFPB Sues Rocket Homes and Jason Mitchell Group Over Alleged Steering and Illegal Kickbacks
Texas Title Company Employee Pleads Guilty to Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Cantu was released on bond until her sentencing on March 3, 2025. Continue Reading Texas Title Company Employee Pleads Guilty to Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Marcus & Millichap Closes $88.5 Million Sale of 31-Property Portfolio
The properties are in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Continue Reading Marcus & Millichap Closes $88.5 Million Sale of 31-Property Portfolio
Maine Home Sales Up 6.81% in November
The statewide median sales price last month was $385,000. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Up 6.81% in November
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Slams Elon Musk’s ‘Delete the CFPB’
“Whenever billionaires are talking about how they think things would work better for ordinary families, hang on to your wallet,” she said. Continue Reading Sen. Elizabeth Warren Slams Elon Musk’s ‘Delete the CFPB’
DLC Pays $76.25 Million for Two Shopping Centers in Columbus, Ohio
The properties are approximately 99% occupied. Continue Reading DLC Pays $76.25 Million for Two Shopping Centers in Columbus, Ohio
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